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What would cause a burning smell and humming sound in the alternator in a 1989 z24?
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∙ 16y ago
the bearings
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Just bought a new alternator so why the burning smell in the alternator?
Sometimes when parts are new, they have coatings and etc. that will smell when parts are warm. For example, alternator windings are coated with a electrical varnish. When the alternator is charging, it creates heat. This causes the paint to smell and odors such as a burning smell can be common for a couple of days.
How do know when alternator is bad?
If your talking about cars... If you smell a burning smell, or your red battery light comes on then i would get your alternator checked out!
What is the reason for a burning smell in the alternator?
Electrical fire or bad bearings. The alternator is probably toast. Buy a new one.
Does a bad camshaft sensor cause burning smell?
This would depend on your nose. A bad CMP sensor may cause improper burning of the fuel and can give a smell out the tailpipe. Will the CMP smell? Never. A Ford camshaft syncronizer will squeek and could cause a metallic burning smell.
What causes a burning smell from car ac?
Several thing scan cause a burning smell from a car A/C. One cause can be that the compressor is burning up. Another possibility is a wiring shortage.
What is the problem with burning trash?
it will smell and cause co2 there happy
Why can't hummingbirds smell things?
humming birds can't smell
What was the cause of the smell from the burning smoke in the boy and the stripped paJAMAS?
The smell was dead bodies being burned to ashes
Plymouth Voyager alternator going bad How do you tell?
There are generally two signs that the alternator is going bad. First is the noise. A new noise will begin to be heard. Something like a whining when the car is accelerating. Second is the smell. You may smell burning from the engine department.
What is the cause of the rotten egg smell your car makes when you drive it?
It's possible that your alternator is overcharging your battery.
What would cause a burning smell in a 2003 Honda Element?
Your car may be on fire.
Have recently changed brake discs and pads but there is a rubber burning smell and smoke near the 2 front tires on 206?
A rubber burning smell and smoke near your two front tires could be the result of sticking calipers. The brake line could also be the cause of the burning smell.
